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Pothos (Money Plant)
البوتس · Epipremnum aureum
One of the easiest indoor plants, with heart-shaped green leaves marked with yellow or white.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | البوتس |
|---|---|
| English name | Pothos (Money Plant) |
| Scientific name | Epipremnum aureum |
| Family | Arum family (Araceae) |
| Plant type | Indoor plant |
| Height | Trails or climbs 1 to 3 m |
| Water use | Low |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to May
Harvest
Not harvested
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A trailing plant with long stems and shiny marbled heart leaves.
Where it grows
Kept inside homes and offices in all regions.
Soil
A light, well-drained potting mix.
Water and irrigation
Water when half the soil is dry.
Climate and light
Handles low light and prefers indirect light.
Propagation
From cuttings in water or soil.
Benefits and uses
- Very easy
- Grows in water
- Cleans the air
Drawbacks
- Poisonous if eaten by children or pets
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Epipremnum aureum
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Epipremnum aureum
- Wikipedia: Epipremnum aureum
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) - Plant finder
- ASPCA - Toxic and non-toxic plants list
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)